USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Cabin Rental. The Gooseberry Administrative Site Cabins are historic structures. There are 3 bunk cabins (50 single beds), a large recreation hall (tables and chairs), kitchen, bathroom with showers, picnic tables, and a small amphitheater with fire circle (wood provided). This site is at a high elevation (8,000 feet), come prepared for inclement weather. Bring your own bedding, cooking gear, utensils, dishes, insect repellent, toiletries, towels and washcloths, first aid kit, and any other personal items you may require. The kitchen is equipped with a large propane cooking range with oven, three small propane refrigerators, sinks with hot water, and preparation tables. Several picnic tables are available near the kitchen. The bathroom facility has flush toilets, sinks and warm showers. A propane generator is available for electric power for only a couple hours in the morning and a couple hours in the evening. No telephone or emergency services are available outside of the nearest town. The stairs are steep and may be slick when wet. Use caution. These are historic buildings and are not very accessible for people with disabilities. Popular activities in the area include off-highway vehicle riding (ATV), fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and viewing scenery. Guests are required to keep the facility clean during their stay and clean up prior to departing. Maid service is not available. A volunteer host is on site to answer questions and assist with your stay.
From the USFS.Official page
No. Gooseberry Admin Site Cabin Rental charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Gooseberry Administrative Site is located approximately 19 miles southeast of Salina Utah. In Salina at the junction of Main Street and State Street, head south on State Street for approximately 2 miles until you reach I-70. Turn left (east) onto I-70 east-bound from Salina, for approximately 6.5 miles. Exit I-70 at Gooseberry Road (Exit 63), and then turn right (south) on the Gooseberry Road (County Road #640), a two-lane paved road, for about 10 miles. The Administrative Site is just past the Gooseberry Campground (south).
Pets are not allowed in the buildings and must be on a leash or caged. No ATVs allowed on site. No smoking allowed inside the buildings. Quiet time is between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am Mountain Time. Please leave the facilities and surroundings as well or bett
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